Democratic candidates endorsed by Reid succeed in Nevada primary

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid might not be running this cycle, but he scored a broad victory in the Nevada primary on Tuesday when congressional candidates he supported — state Sen. Ruben Kihuen and synagogue leader Jacky Rosen — landed decisive wins.

Victories in an easy Senate primary and two more-competitive House races underscore the influence that five-term, lame-duck Reid still wields in his home state. It also shows limits on anti-establishment fervor among Democratic primary voters: candidates who were open about their breaks with the retiring senator lost badly.

“He’s the leader of our party and we look to him for leadership,” said Roberta Lange, chairman of the Nevada State Democratic Party. “His voice is important. I think that people respect his opinion.”

Kihuen talked often about his endorsement from Reid, whom he called a mentor and friend. His campaign in the 4th Congressional District focused much of its money into frequently running a TV commercial that featured Reid. For the full article click here 

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